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Powering our communities

The Covid-19 pandemic will impact economic growth for many years to come and it’s vital we do everything we can to reduce inequalities within different parts of the UK. We are committed to playing our part in ‘Levelling Up’, not only by providing the communities in which we operate access to fast, reliable broadband, but by ensuring that people have the skills and opportunities needed to make the most of the digital revolution.

1GB

All state schools in footprint to be upgraded to 1 Gbps broadband

3,000+

schools connected through our partnership with London Grid for Learning

2.5m

additional premises now have access to our network

On the ground

We bring you the latest news, views and insights from our 'Powering the communities' initiative in the UK.

Powering our communities

Project Lightning: Supercharging the UK’s digital infrastructure

Project Lightning was announced in 2015 and at the time it was the single biggest private investment in the UK and Ireland’s digital infrastructure in more than a decade.

Powering our communities

Stepping up and playing our vital role during the pandemic

Since the start of the pandemic we have been tireless in our efforts to keep our customers and people safe and ensure that the country stays connected. We know...

Essential Broadband

Virgin Media launches “no-frills” broadband package

Virgin Media has today announced a new essential broadband service targeted specifically at customers facing financial difficulty and uncertainty in these challenging times. The broadband-only plan, called “Virgin Media...

Keeping you connected

Watch: Keeping you connected to what matters

Our essential workers have been operating behind the scenes to ensure that hospitals, schools, businesses and families stay connected during these unprecedented times. To recognize their work, we created...

Powering our communities

Stepping up and playing our vital role during the pandemic

Since the start of the pandemic we have been tireless in our efforts to keep our customers and people safe and ensure that the country stays connected. We know...

In Focus

Powering the economy

Gigabit broadband by 2021

Powering the future

The road to net-zero